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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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